Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Decatur, IL, from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Decatur (DEC) is 1104 miles / 1776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 14 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Decatur Airport

Distance arrow
933
Miles
Distance arrow
1502
Kilometers
Distance arrow
811
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Alamosa to Decatur

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alamosa to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 933.098 miles
  • 1501.675 kilometers
  • 810.840 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 930.959 miles
  • 1498.233 kilometers
  • 808.981 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Alamosa to Decatur?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Decatur generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″W
Destination Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W